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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for weak nervous overworked women. It touts its ingredients as endorsed by leading medical authorities and claims no alcohol or habit forming substances. A free booklet with ingredient details is offered by mail from R V Pierce Buffalo NY.
In Clarion county a new one mile rail line on the Franklin and Clearfield railroad features two tunnels, a mammoth concrete arch and bridge, with construction costing about 2 1 2 million dollars. The line, part of a Lake Shore system cut off between New York and Chicago, runs from Polk through Clarion and Jefferson counties to Clearfield joining Beech Creek.
Beaver Falls plans Old Timers Day and Grand Home Week September 13 to 19 with sermons in churches, parades by school children and lodges, farmer and soldier day, church reunions, balloon ascensions, fireworks, high wire acts, an aquatic carnival on Beaver River, Olympic style races, horse races, fire drills, prize contests, Mardi Gras festivities, airship display at the Hutler fair, and numerous community events.
Mercer Dispatch reports two strong wells in Cool Spring township boosting hopes for higher production. Greenlee and Gamble and Pittsburg & Parkersburg Oil show better sand and potential yields, with plans for five more wells and a nine mile pipeline from Leesburg to handle gas and oil.
Petersburg Ohio announces the big Petersburg fair on August 20 with ball games, races, and other attractions. Attendance from New Castle and Youngstown expected. farmers and families seek a summer outing and neighborly reunion. Race events include township horse race, free for all, 2:40 pace, and 2:30 trot with purses from 75 to 150 dollars.
The Middleburg Post reports that despite abolition in Lawrence County, associate judges still receive 23 686 60 yearly in 20 Pennsylvania counties. Salaries range from 300 to 1223 annually with W H Benson of Huntingdon cited. The paper argues the posts are unnecessary and costly to taxpayers.
Alexander Paglia of New Castle, employed by the Erie Railroad in Cleveland, returned home for a House of Savoia society celebration. He denied rumors of running away with a clerk and stealing $800, saying the report came from unfriendly sources. Paglia left three weeks ago for Cleveland and plans to visit home frequently while continuing work there.
The Pittsburg Dispatch featured a portrait and sketch of William Skiles of New Castle born April 27 1827. He relayed long walks from Sewickley to Pittsburg and to New Brighton and Rochester in his youth. He married Susan M. Smith in 1850 and moved to New Castle in 1854 where he still resides. He notes vigor and a fondness for automobiles at age 82.
Argo Red Salmon sandwiches or salad touted as appetizing for picnics and luncheons from the Argo Red Salmon Cook Book under Alaska Packers Association. San Francisco California references appear in the ad copy.
George W. Johnston transfers property in the Second ward to James A. Gardner for $1. Charles S. Terrill transfers Pulaski properties to Hannah A. Terrill for $448 and to Sharp M. Porter for $3,000.
Evans City and Zelienople residents travel to Butler for visits while Mars and Renfrew families extend stays. Local gatherings include a Presbyterian ladies meet and a U P S and primary class party hosted by Mrs John A Ramsey with 21 children enjoying ice cream and photos by Photographer Mayberry.
Beaver Falls shifts annual Roundhead reunion from August 26 to September 18 1908 to align with Old Home Week. Secretary J C Stevenson of New Castle confirms the change to accommodate Beaver Falls residents and about 100 members remain.
C. M. Stevenson has served as village blacksmith in North Liberty for 46 years with only brief illnesses. He plans to quit in four years to mark his semi centennial of service.
Mont Houk, a Mt Jackson merchant, becomes the towns first vehicle owner after buying an automobile on Saturday. He says horses are too slow for him.
Mrs Laughans of Bellevue visits Fred Frishkorn home in Zelienople. Miss Kirkpatrick from Gf visits sister Mrs Wil Bishop on Main Street. Marguerite and Alberta Frishkorn visit cousin Mrs Coates in Ellwood. Anette Osterling from Pi spends time with mother at South Main Street summer home. Mrs Henry Stokey and others drive to Lancaster. Butler group including John Greer dines at Stokey hotel. Marie Miller of Renfrew visits sister Mrs D Douthett. Helen Douthett joins her. Mrs Reed of Pittsburg returns to New Castle area with niece Mrs Heasley at Gold home.
Arthur Brown, son of the ex lieutenant governor, was bitten by a pet dog Saturday evening while playing with the animal. The bite pierced his ear but caused only a painful, non serious wound.
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